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Old 05-31-2008, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by xorbe View Post
So, the lug nuts are about 2.1 oz each, I measured on my gram scale.

Now, if I were to buy 0.9 oz lightweight lugs, but then use one locking lug per wheel, isn't that going to throw off the balance?
Correct, so that is not recommended. Each lug nut should be the same weight for best balance and performance.

Use the heavier lug nuts with wheel locks of similar weight for general use and for performance driving or car shows use only the light alloy lugs no locks.
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